Dayton, WA vs Quincy, WA

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Quincy, with a 9.9% lower cost of living index. Dayton scores 84 compared to 93 for Quincy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Quincy can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Dayton is $926/month compared to $1,129/month in Quincy — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dayton is more affordable at $223,900 median vs $283,900.

Median household income in Dayton is $71,687 compared to $79,973 in Quincy (-10.4%). While Quincy is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Dayton spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, less than the 16.9% in Quincy.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.3°F vs 51.5°F). Dayton receives more rainfall at 18.7" per year compared to 7.6" in Quincy.